DAYDEN - Vintage '10 - Current Release

DAYDEN - Dry Rosé
Apache for “little girl”
89% Zinfandel, 9% Sangiovese, 2% Petite Sirah

 

A knock out dry rosé that balances vibrant fruit with racy acidity. Offers zesty floral aromas of watermelon and spice, with layered strawberry and mineral flavors.

 

SUGGESTED FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
The inherent casual nature of Rosé lends itself to simple lighter fare, such as charcuterie, smoked fish or ahi tuna sashimi. It is also quite at home in any picnic basket with cold roast chicken and potato salad, or a rare roast beef sandwich.

Vintage: 2010
Vineyards: Arizona Stronghold and Bonita Springs
Grapes: 89% Zinfandel, 9% Sangiovese, 2% Petite Sirah
pH: 3.38
TA (g/l): 6.9
Alcohol: 12.8
Ageing: Stainless
Bottled: 6/3/2011
Cases: 895
Winemakers: Eric Glomski and Tim White

 

Retail Price: $13.00

DAYDEN - Vintage '09

DAYDEN - Dry Rosé
Apache for “little girl”
Zinfandel, Grenache, Sangiovese, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc

 

A floral and fruity nose leads to a rich and full-bodied wine that can handle
a much wider variety of foods than your average white wine. Delicate
strawberries, sour cherry and floral flavors are wrapped in a rich texture with crisp acidity, to keep it refreshing.

 

SUGGESTED FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
The inherent casual nature of Rosé lends itself to simple lighter fare, such as charcuterie, smoked fish or ahi tuna sashimi. It is also quite at home in any picnic basket with cold roast chicken and potato salad, or a rare roast beef sandwich.

Vintage: 2009
Vineyards: Bonita Springs, Arizona Stronghold,
Grapes: Zinfandel, Grenache, Sangiovese, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc
pH: 3.49
TA (g/l): 6.9
Alcohol: 11.9
Ageing: Stainless
Bottled: 4/21/2010
Cases: 872

 

Retail Price: $13.00

DAYDEN - Vintage '08

DAYDEN - Dry Rosé
Apache for “little girl”
Zinfandel, Grenache, Sangiovese, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc

 

This “Little Girl” is the newest release from Arizona Stronghold Winery. Crafted by the process called Saigne, which means, “to bleed”, in French. After a light crushing, fresh juice is bled off the skins, of the classic grape varietals we chose for this Cuvee. This juice only takes on a little of the color of the grape skins, due to the short time in contact with the skins. This results in the soft pink color of the wine. The wine is then fermented, like a white wine, in stainless steel tanks.

If you’ve been to the South of France you already know what this wine is all about. A floral and fruity nose leads to a rich and full-bodied wine that can handle a much wider variety of foods than your average white wine. Now that Rosé has become quite fashionable, we can all drink it without any shame. Our 2008 Dayden has an uncanny ability to make people smile with its fragrance alone. Quality rosé, is a serious wine that happens to be serious fun. The Dayden is all about subtlety and finesse. Delicate strawberries, sour cherry and floral flavors are wrapped in a rich texture with crisp acidity, to keep it refreshing.

The inherent casual nature of Rosé lends itself to simple lighter fare, such as charcuterie, smoked fish or ahi tuna sashimi. It is also quite at home in any picnic basket with cold roast chicken and potato salad, or a rare roast beef sandwich.

 

Vintage: 2008
Vineyards: Arizona Stronghold
Pick brix: 23-25
Harvest dates: 9/19-10/15
Grapes: Grenache, Sangiovese , Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Cabernet Pfeffer
pH: 3.47
TA (g/l): 6.9
Alcohol: 14.2
Ferment: Stainless steel, Temp. controlled
Ageing: Stainless
Bottled: 5/01/09
Bottles: vinocor Vinbro1 antique green 750 mL cork finish
Corks: synthetic - nomacorc premium
Cases: 274